NEW ORLEANS (WVUE) - The New Orleans Saints wrapped up day two of minicamp just before rain hit the metro area, giving fans one last glimpse of the team before practices close to the public.
Veteran running back Alvin Kamara, one of the last remaining players from the Saints’ last playoff run in 2020, said the team is “hungry” to return to winning football.
“Nobody likes losing, especially losing year after year,” Kamara said. “It’s just more hunger — to have that feeling more consistently of being a good team like we’ve been around here.”
Kamara said the energy brought in by first-year head coach Kellen Moore is the beginning of a turnaround.
“It’s different,” Kamara said. “I’ve got to kind of train my mind to not look at how things used to be done. I’ve got to get with this.”
Moore has emphasized situational awareness in minicamp, especially during 7-on-7 drills, which have been a daily focus.
“Guys are just understanding what they’re trying to execute,” Moore said. “When you’re playing potential four-down football, third down has to be played a little different.”
Tomorrow marks the final day of Saints minicamp, but the practice will be closed to the public.
Meanwhile, Cam Jordan, entering his 15th NFL season, is sporting a new platinum-blonde beard and renewed energy.
“Sensational, phenomenal, amazing — reinvigorated,” Jordan said. “There’s a lot of adversity from last year that put a chip on a lot of guys’ shoulders for this year.”
Jordan said he drew inspiration from HBO’s House of the Dragon for his new look and is adapting to Brandon Staley’s 3-4 defensive scheme, which he believes will benefit players like Chase Young and Carl Granderson.
“Isaiah Foskey looks like he’s starting to move faster,” Jordan added. “That’s only going to help his game.”
The Saints will break after minicamp and return in five weeks for training camp.
